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A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder

A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder

ClassicsFantasy
Pages
222
Published
1888
Language
English

Synopsis

When four men discover a mysterious manuscript in a copper cylinder at sea, they uncover the incredible tale of Adam More. Stranded in a hidden Antarctic land, Adam finds himself in a bizarre society where cannibals and kings coexist, and the inhabitants embrace death and poverty. Can Adam navigate this strange new world and find a way to escape?

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

MysteriousAdventurousDarkThought-Provoking
SurvivalFish Out of WaterQuest

Genres

Classics Fantasy Science Fiction Adventure History Mystery

About the author

J
James De Mille

Canadian author James De Mille is remembered for his adventure and mystery novels. Readers enjoy his thrilling plots in books like A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder and The cryptogram. He also penned social satires, including The American baron.

Characters

Adam MoreProtagonist
Four men aboard a boatSupporting
All characters in A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder